2026/27 SEASON REGITRATIONS NOW OPEN

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Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. You can contact us via email papamoaathleticclub@gmail.com

Here's what you can expect at Pāpāmoa Athletic Club

Our vision is to create an inclusive community club which promotes kids having fun while developing athletics skills.​​​​​​​

When is the athletics season?
Our club runs aa Summer Track and Field program every Wednesday evening during Term 4 and Term 1 (October - March).

• Mini's: is our 3 - 4 year old athletes, running from 5:00pm - 5:30pm.
• Junior Crew: is our 5 & 6 year old athletes, running from 5:30pm - 6:15pm
• Youth Squad: is our 7 - 10 year old athletes, running from 5:30pm - 6:45pm
• Academy: is our 11 - 14 year old athletes, running from 5.30pm - 7.00pm
• Seniors & Masters: Seniors and Master enjoy getting together, so contact the club for more details

2026 Start Dates

Our season will run between 14 October 2026 through to 17 March 2027.

• Mini’s : 3 & 4yrs  = 16 weeks, Starting 21st October         
  • Pre Christmas: 21 October - 16th December 2026 (9 weeks)
  • Post Christmas: 3 February - 17th March 2027 (7 weeks)
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• Junior Crew : 5 & 6yrs = 16 weeks, Starting 21st October   
  • Pre Christmas: 21 October - 16th December 2026 (9 weeks)
  • Post Christmas: 3 February - 17th March 2027 (7 weeks)
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• Youth Squad : 7 to 10yrs = 17 weeks, Starting 14th October
  • Pre Christmas: 14 October - 16th December 2026 (10 weeks)
  • Post Christmas: 3 February - 17th March 2027 (7 weeks)
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• Academy : 11 to 14yrs = 18 weeks, Starting 14th October         
  • Pre Christmas: 14 October - 16th December 2026 (10 weeks)
  • Post Christmas: 27 January - 17th March 2027 (8 weeks)

Our club Cross Country and Distance Running Harriers Schedual

• Monday: 4pm time trial - Gordon Spratt
• Tuesday: 4pm Fartletk - Gordon Spratt
• Wednesday: 4pm long slow run - Gordon Spratt
• Thursday: 4pm - Waipuna park (or Papamoa hills once open)
• Friday: 4pm form training - Gordon Spratt
• Saturday: 2pm Group cross country run various locations

Where is the club located?
We are based at Gordon Spratt Reserve, Pāpāmoa. The athletics field is situated on the front field, on the corner of Alice Lane and Parton Road. 

How can I help on club nights?
We are a club run solely by volunteers. Parents are expected to stay to support their children and the coaches during club nights. Without your help we cannot operate club nights. Everyone has something to offer on a club night and getting involved can be such a rewarding experience and helps our tamariki enormously. The more parent help, the lighter the duties!

Who can particpate in our club nights?
Each athlete will be placed in a group based on their age as at 31 December.​​​​​​​

• Mini's: is our 3 - 4 year old athletes
• Junior Crew: is our 5 & 6 year old athletes
• Youth Squad: is our 7 - 10 year old athletes
• Academy: is our 11 - 15 year old athletes
• Seniors: is our 15 years and older athletes
• Masters: Master enjoy getting together, so contact the club for more details

What can I expect during a club night?
This season we will run a programme which will alternate between: 

• The Athletics New Zealand Run, Jump, Throw programme – this is designed to teach children athletics skills as a means to improving performance. These skills will build foundations for sprints, longer distances, long jump, high jump, shot put and discus
• Club Competition Nights where there will be an emphasis on skills and technique to prepare athletes for interclub competitions, practice the skills they have learnt and strive for end of season awards.
• We enjoy having fun and learning through active play. Papamoa Athletic Club support the Sports NZ and Athletics NZ 'Balance is Better' values and principles
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What do the athletes wear on a club night?

• At club night children need to wear a Pāpāmoa Athletic Club T-Shirt or Singlet.
• These can be purchased at our shed on club nights.
• You can wear your own plain black shorts with the club t-shirt.

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